Delray Beach City Hall will be closed an extra day as employees may get another paid day off - and a celebration to go along with it. After finding out that Delray Beach is the only city in Palm Beach County open for business on Veterans Day, Mayor Cary Glickstein said he wanted that to change. In June, Glickstein brought up the idea of giving city employees Veterans Day off as an additional paid holiday, and his commission colleagues agreed to discuss closing City Hall on Nov. 11. The topic is up for consideration and an official vote late Tuesday.

Once a holiday known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day was created to commemorate the fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War. While we take time to remember all those who serve or have served our country, there are also some great freebies and discounts offered this weekend. We've included in the following list some info about special events that honor American soldiers. For a more comprehensive list, visit MrFreeStuff.com 1. AAA Tipsy Tow Plan on partying a wee bit hard this Memorial Day?

We spend so much money on statues, monuments and engraved walls a mile long, honoring fallen soldiers in the battlefield, that we run out of money to support the wounded, the widows and the orphans left behind. Americans need a catharsis monument to shed a tear and hope it all meant something. In all the lies that encompass the American love affair with national holidays, the most hypocritical is Memorial Day. What started out as a pilgrimage to Civil War gravesites, where widows dressed in black and left flowers by the headstones of loved ones who died in America's bloodiest war, has evolved into the nation's largest continuous barbecue. A day to remember soldiers who gave up their lives is also a day to forget why the hell they did. Every politician in the country is using the day to campaign on how patriotic they are as they wipe away the tears with one hand, while reading their poll numbers with the other.

I would like to compliment Fred Hunter's Funeral Home on Taft Street in Hollywood for providing a wonderful Memorial Day service. We have attended these services for many years and have sometimes been saddened by the lack of attendance. This year was great. The turnout was terrific and the agenda included more participation from veterans. The elementary school chorus and drumline were greatly received. The speakers, singer, ROTC cadets, and bagpiper all added to the presentation.

Though many people are quick to refer to Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of summer, the day is much more than that. Initially known as Decoration Day , Memorial Day is a day to remember those military members who died in service of the country. The origins of Memorial Day remain a topic of debate. In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, N.Y. as the official birthplace of Memorial Day . However, the roots of Memorial Day likely run much deeper, as researchers at Duke University note that during the Civil War, organized women's groups in the south had begun to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers.

I came across this awesome video "The True Meaning of Memorial Day" and I though it would be prefect to share today, Memorial Day. The holiday was created as a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. As we fire up the grills and get ready to relax and have fun, take a minute to reflect on the sacrifices our brave men and women, and their families, are making for our country. Another thing I wanted to share was how you can send a free postcard with a note you write to a service member stationed far away from home through the Xerox-sponsored website LetsSayThanks.com . The site lists offers more than 80 postcards drawn by kids (the one at right was created by Hannah, 13, of Melbourne)

Marlins utility infielder Jeff Baker felt more pride than usual in wearing a major league uniform Monday. The camouflage pattern on the cap and on the jersey lettering and numbers that all major-leaguers sported in a Memorial Day salute to the military touched feelings close to the heart for the son of a career military officer. "The biggest thing for me is growing up in a military family you kind of realize that every day is basically Memorial Day," Baker said before the Marlins opened a three-game series at Nationals Park.

I could have been looking at a number of photos taken around the world — the Ukraine, Baghdad or Syria — but my eyes opened wide when I saw police dressed in riot gear on Fort Lauderdale Beach to quell disturbances and close bridges on Memorial Day weekend. Is this the way we honor our fallen heroes on Memorial Day? I think all would agree that it was a sad state of affairs for this occasion to end up as a fracas on a day that should have been a memorial for those who gave their lives for our freedom.

The Miami Marlins along with the 29 other major league teams will wear special New Era Stars and Stripes caps for Independence Day. Unlike the Memorial Day digital camouflage editions, these don't integrate any of the team's colors. The cap is navy blue with a red bill and button. The Miami Marlins' logo on the front is blue and white, and is embroidered over a large star-spangled star. Major League Baseball and New Era on Wednesday also revealed the 2014 All-Star Collection.

To fifth-grade students at Saint Joseph's Episcopal School, Memorial Day is more than the official opening to summer. Observing, participating and learning about the day and its significance is a commitment the school has made to educate its students by working with the Boynton Beach Veteran's Association for the last eight years to place American flags on veterans' gravesites. "The opportunity to meet with the vets and to hear their stories, gives our students an understanding of why it is important to remember Memorial Day and honor the vets who gave their lives as a supreme sacrifice for our freedom," said The Very Rev. Dr. William L. Stomski, the chaplain at St. Joseph's.

The Dania Lions Club works year-round to honor the United States military's active duty personnel and veterans, and this time of year is especially busy with Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day and Military Appreciation Month. As part of these efforts, club members recently fired up the grill for their eighth annual Armed Forces Appreciation Day BBQ. The event raises money for Southeastern Guide Dogs, one of the Lions Club District 35 beneficiaries that provides service dogs to wounded veterans.

I could have been looking at a number of photos taken around the world — the Ukraine, Baghdad or Syria — but my eyes opened wide when I saw police dressed in riot gear on Fort Lauderdale Beach to quell disturbances and close bridges on Memorial Day weekend. Is this the way we honor our fallen heroes on Memorial Day? I think all would agree that it was a sad state of affairs for this occasion to end up as a fracas on a day that should have been a memorial for those who gave their lives for our freedom.

I would like to compliment Fred Hunter's Funeral Home on Taft Street in Hollywood for providing a wonderful Memorial Day service. We have attended these services for many years and have sometimes been saddened by the lack of attendance. This year was great. The turnout was terrific and the agenda included more participation from veterans. The elementary school chorus and drumline were greatly received. The speakers, singer, ROTC cadets, and bagpiper all added to the presentation.

We would like to thank all family, friends and Parkland residents who attended the first Memorial Day ceremony at the newly established Veteran's Park in Parkland, which our family held with much pride and honor — not the city of Parkland. The message received from the city: "The city of Parkland traditionally has not held a Memorial Day. However, with the opening of Veteran's Park this past fall, it may be something the city considers in the future and we will certainly take your request under consideration.

We would like to thank all family, friends and Parkland residents who attended the first Memorial Day ceremony at the newly established Veteran's Park in Parkland, which our family held with much pride and honor — not the city of Parkland. The message received from the city: "The city of Parkland traditionally has not held a Memorial Day. However, with the opening of Veteran's Park this past fall, it may be something the city considers in the future and we will certainly take your request under consideration.